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perrosinpata@aol.com · 05-10-2006, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the info.Goodluck!

71swb4x4 · 05-10-2006, 10:58 PM

More progress tonight. I was able to drill the holes in the crossmember for the bulkheads.
The first two pictures are of the driver's side, I haven't finished this side yet.
The second two pictures are the passenger's side, I was able to get both of these fittings in tonight.

71swb4x4 · 05-10-2006, 10:59 PM

Here are the emergency fills for the individual bags. I have it set up so I can fill the air tanks with a schraeder valve, or I can fill each individual bag with a schraeder valve.

smbrouss70 · 06-08-2006, 10:59 AM

Anymore progress?

71swb4x4 · 06-08-2006, 01:42 PM

Front bags are in, I still have to run the lines to the front bags, wire the system, and run the lines to the gauges. I haven't gotten to spend much time out there, but I am getting close. I will put some new pictures up this weekend.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-09-2006, 11:57 AM

Where did you get the bulk head fittings? Do you have a part #? I want to use something similar on my front crossmember. Thanks,

Rob

71swb4x4 · 06-09-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Where did you get the bulk head fittings? Do you have a part #? I want to use something similar on my front crossmember. Thanks,

Rob

I ordered all of my fittings from the same place, I will get you the information tonight.

hotrodhomi · 06-18-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I ordered all of my fittings from the same place, I will get you the information tonight.

Can I get this info too?

71swb4x4 · 06-18-2006, 11:46 PM

www.hoseandfittings.com
Funny you posted tonight, I was going to update this old thread.

I had play with the crossmember bulkhead fittings, I cut some pipe at an angle so I could get the fitting to point at the bag a little straighter. I have everything plumbed now. Sometime next week I hope to pressurize the system so I can start chasing down any leaks that I may have.
I still have to try to figure out how to mount my York compressor to the passenger side.
I also have to finish the wiring.
Slowly but surely!

hotrodhomi · 06-19-2006, 12:17 AM

let me know how you mount your york. Mine is still sitting in the box.

68C15 · 06-19-2006, 06:46 AM

hey Shawn, if you have an extra york bring it down and I can fab up some brackets for ya. I'll use Lefty as a pattern.

gringoloco · 09-11-2006, 05:13 AM

Get anywhere with the York yet? Tossin' around ideas of an EDC too...

-Chris

jimmydean · 09-11-2006, 12:10 PM

Using conduit is a great idea! I might need to do that. I don't understand why you ran a bulkhead fitting for the crossmember though. Looking at the install diagram I have, they just ran a hose from the bag to the valve.

I am still waiting for my brackets and drop spindles, then I can do mine! Nice work.

67Fleet · 09-11-2006, 12:56 PM

I didn't see where bulkhead ftgs were necessary either. I just used a 90* fitting, 1/2" NPT x 3/8" DOT push-to-connect. It also swivels which makes it nice. Once you tighten the fitting into the bag, you can still swivel the 90 to where you need to run the line. It was a piece of cake. It was a little difficult to get my hand in there to push the line into the fitting, but once I got it in there I was good to go.
I also can't see why you needed to cut holes in the floor to get to the upper bag mounts in the rear. Granted I've got a P/U but I didn't even remove the bed to mount the bags and plumb everything. The hardest part was drilling the 1" hole for the fitting on the bag port to clear through the frame. Again, here I used a 90* fitting just like on the front and then ran the line down the frame to the rear valves. I can't imagine that the Blazer frame back there would be that much different, is it?

71swb4x4 · 09-11-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Get anywhere with the York yet? Tossin' around ideas of an EDC too...

-Chris

I have a boardmember working on brackets. I haven't gotten anywhere so I haven't bugged him about them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

I don't understand why you ran a bulkhead fitting for the crossmember though. Looking at the install diagram I have, they just ran a hose from the bag to the valve.

I will take another look at it. If I can cleanly run the lines without them rubbing anywhere I may get rid of the bulkheads, the less fittings the better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

I also can't see why you needed to cut holes in the floor to get to the upper bag mounts in the rear. Granted I've got a P/U but I didn't even remove the bed to mount the bags and plumb everything.

I couldn't get me hand up in there to bolt the bags in. The bolts where spaced far enough apart that one was really close to the frame and the other close to the cup. Since there was already a huge hole in the floor cut by the PO I decided to go that route. If I could have had my truck on a lift I think I could have gotten by without cutting the holes.

jimmydean · 09-11-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

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I was planning on using the 90 degree swivel as well. I also think I will use the metal conduit for looks and durability. I would rather not have to buy any more fittings. I'm $140 into fittings as it is.

hotrodhomi · 09-11-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I have a boardmember working on brackets. I haven't gotten anywhere so I haven't bugged him about them.

Does this board member want to make another one?

camaro__thunder · 09-11-2006, 11:06 PM

this is the place I will use if I go that route EDC

hotrodhomi · 09-12-2006, 12:42 AM

Why would this only work for a long style water pump?

gringoloco · 09-12-2006, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Why would this only work for a long style water pump?

Pulleys are in a different position fore/aft about 3/4" with the different w/p set-ups.

Looks like a bolt on solution for some. Too bad I have a supercharger sitting right there...

hotrodhomi · 09-12-2006, 11:02 AM

how do I know if I have a long water pump?

gringoloco · 09-13-2006, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

how do I know if I have a long water pump?

Look between the back of it and the timing chain cover; if there is a 3/4" gap, you have long accessories. If the pump is resting on the cover, you have short.

-Chris

hotrodhomi · 09-13-2006, 11:04 AM

THanks gringo.

Camaro_thunder- I tried to contact your bracket supplier, but had zero luck. I did some research and found that he doens't make these anymore. Any other ideas?

gringoloco · 09-14-2006, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Any other ideas?

May be able to do something with this:
http://www.easystreetair.com/browsep...r-Bracket.HTML

Some assembly required...

hotrodhomi · 09-14-2006, 01:44 AM

thats funny, who would buy this? If you have to make the bracket yourself why couldn't you drill the holes?

05-10-2006, 09:24 PM	#26
perrosinpata@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arlington TN Posts: 327	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Thanks for the info.Goodluck!

05-10-2006, 10:58 PM	#27
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet More progress tonight. I was able to drill the holes in the crossmember for the bulkheads. The first two pictures are of the driver's side, I haven't finished this side yet. The second two pictures are the passenger's side, I was able to get both of these fittings in tonight. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-10-2006, 10:59 PM	#28
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Here are the emergency fills for the individual bags. I have it set up so I can fill the air tanks with a schraeder valve, or I can fill each individual bag with a schraeder valve. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-08-2006, 10:59 AM	#29
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Anymore progress? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

06-08-2006, 01:42 PM	#30
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Front bags are in, I still have to run the lines to the front bags, wire the system, and run the lines to the gauges. I haven't gotten to spend much time out there, but I am getting close. I will put some new pictures up this weekend. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-09-2006, 11:57 AM	#31
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Where did you get the bulk head fittings? Do you have a part #? I want to use something similar on my front crossmember. Thanks, Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-18-2006, 11:46 PM	#34
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet www.hoseandfittings.com Funny you posted tonight, I was going to update this old thread. I had play with the crossmember bulkhead fittings, I cut some pipe at an angle so I could get the fitting to point at the bag a little straighter. I have everything plumbed now. Sometime next week I hope to pressurize the system so I can start chasing down any leaks that I may have. I still have to try to figure out how to mount my York compressor to the passenger side. I also have to finish the wiring. Slowly but surely! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-19-2006, 12:17 AM	#35
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet let me know how you mount your york. Mine is still sitting in the box. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

06-19-2006, 06:46 AM	#36
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jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet Using conduit is a great idea! I might need to do that. I don't understand why you ran a bulkhead fitting for the crossmember though. Looking at the install diagram I have, they just ran a hose from the bag to the valve. I am still waiting for my brackets and drop spindles, then I can do mine! Nice work.

09-11-2006, 12:56 PM	#39
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet I didn't see where bulkhead ftgs were necessary either. I just used a 90* fitting, 1/2" NPT x 3/8" DOT push-to-connect. It also swivels which makes it nice. Once you tighten the fitting into the bag, you can still swivel the 90 to where you need to run the line. It was a piece of cake. It was a little difficult to get my hand in there to push the line into the fitting, but once I got it in there I was good to go. I also can't see why you needed to cut holes in the floor to get to the upper bag mounts in the rear. Granted I've got a P/U but I didn't even remove the bed to mount the bags and plumb everything. The hardest part was drilling the 1" hole for the fitting on the bag port to clear through the frame. Again, here I used a 90* fitting just like on the front and then ran the line down the frame to the rear valves. I can't imagine that the Blazer frame back there would be that much different, is it? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

09-11-2006, 11:06 PM	#43
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09-13-2006, 11:04 AM	#48
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Progress pics - air system, not far...yet THanks gringo. Camaro_thunder- I tried to contact your bracket supplier, but had zero luck. I did some research and found that he doens't make these anymore. Any other ideas? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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